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May 6, 2010

Mystery Photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

A new era for the Experimental Education Unit (so long, Jennifer Annable)

The close-knit community that is the UW’s Experimental Education Unit is marking its 40th birthday and the end of an era this spring — its longtime leader Jennifer Annable is leaving after 25 years with the school.

Scrutinize arboretum’s plants, critters, crawlies as part of city’s first ‘bioblitz’

Seattle’s first-ever “bioblitz” gets under way this month, and naturalists, kayakers and other volunteers are needed to look for as many birds, plants, lichens, spiders, mollusks, frogs and other species as possible in the Washington Park Arboretum during a single 24-hour period.

Two students win Jen Caldwell Award named for UW graduate

Jen Caldwell worked her way through the UW, holding multiple jobs to cover rent, food and tuition.

19th Annual Visiting Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery is cancer specialist Dr. Valerie Rusch of Sloan-Kettering

The UW-trained thoracic surgeon is internationally recognized for her work in detecting and treating lung cancer and asbestos-related lung d

New book by Marguerite Roza exposes flaws in school finance

Given the fierce debates about K–12 education spending in recent decades, it is surprising that so little is known about the connection between spending and outcomes — in effect, why a doubling of money spent on public schools the past 30 years has yielded only slight improvements in student achievement.

Ethnomusicology Student Association presents world music concert May 15

The UW Ethnomusicology Student Association of the School of Music will present its annual concert of music from around the world, showcasing the musical talents of students in the Ethnomusicology program, at 7:30 p.

‘Guitar Ensemble: To the Beatles and Beyond’ May 14

Students of Michael Partington will present music highlighting the intersection of classical and popular music, and the influence of folk traditions, in a program titled Guitar Ensemble: To the Beatles and Beyond.

A history in Hawaii: Staffer Jennifer Munro to share writing about family May 10

UW staffer Jennifer Munro was born and raised in Hawaii, land of sun and surf.

Free hearing screenings, discounted products from Speech and Hearing Clinic

In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic is offering free hearing screenings and 10 percent off the purchase of the following products:

Ear plugs for hearing protection and noise reduction used for sleeping in noisy environments: $117 + tax
Musician’s ear plugs that reduce the volume but not the quality of the music, (includes one set of filters): $180 + tax
Swimmer’s ear plugs: $117 + tax
Custom ear plugs for personal listening devices: $117 + tax

For an appointment, call 206-543-5440.

UW dedicates study center in Leon, Spain

As of this week, the Huskies are officially part of Leon, Spain.

UW student receives UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Award

UW junior and Federal Way native Alexandra Herndon received the 2010 United Negro College Fund/Merck Science Initiative Award, an honor that includes up to $25,000 in scholarships, as well as the opportunity to take part in two summer research internships.

Spring Opera Gala coming May 14, 16

It’s opera time again at the School of Music.

Interested in voice? Voice Foundation meeting open

Ben London, executive director of the Pacific Northwest chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, will speak at the next meeting of the Voice Foundation, Northwest chapter, which is open to the public.

Patricia A. Banks to speak on May 14 at UW Club

The UW Center for Multicultural Education will present Patricia A.

UW administrator fights for reform of shared leave law — and wins

When UW Assistant Vice President for Regional Affairs Theresa Doherty’s sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she of course wanted to help.

New University Transportation Center seeks highest LEED rating

While many on campus may not have noticed, four Transportation Services units — Commuter Services, Transportation Improvement, Shared Services and Transportation Administration — moved into a new home at the end of March.

Call your mom: It’s Mother’s Day at the Arboretum May 9

The Arboretum Foundation and the UW Botanic Gardens Education Department will once again host their popular annual Mother’s Day event at the Arboretum, on Sunday, May 9, from 1 to 4 p.

Martin Jacques to present ‘The Chinese 21st Century?’ May 13

Martin Jacques, the author of When China Rules the World: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World, will speak from 7 to 9 p.

New monthly UWTV show, ‘Dawg Dish’ explores UW athletics

What makes UW basketball fans so devoted they’ll camp on concrete for a chance to get on national television? What does the UW’s Lamborghini Lab have to do with Husky baseball? And how does the Husky gridiron gang stay fit in the off-season?

UWTV and UW Athletics will deliver a fresh behind-the-scenes look at Husky athletes and sports programs in a new monthly television show, Dawg Dish on UWTV, channel 27 in the Puget Sound, and <A href="http://www.

Etc: News & notes from around campus

ARCHAEOLOGY ARTISTS: The Burke Museum Archaeology Division was awarded the prestigious John D Spellman Award for Exemplary Achievement in Historic Preservation for 2010 by the King County Landmarks Commission.

The future of cities: Two-day symposium looks ahead with ‘speculative urbanism’

By 2050, according to the United Nations, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities.

Notices

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.

Peer Portfolio

BOOK DOGS: It’s long been suspected that children become better readers when they read aloud, even to dogs.

Religion and democracy to be explored in May 13 lecture

Ian Buruma, Henry R.

The Lioness

Day on the savannah is an inheld breath

between the brief, cool pants of dawn and dusk,

a tawny silence aching to be broken

by any sharp sound.